Banana Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. nuts
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3)

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Work shortening in a bowl.
Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add flour mixture alternately with mashed bananas, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
Fold in chopped nuts. Turn into a well greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes.